Continental Floral Greens focuses on seasonal varieties that reflect what nature offers at its best, when it’s most available and fresh stems, flowers, and branches have their own seasonal story – growing, resting, and regenerating in cycles that deserve the best care and foresight. As growers, the company witnesses this firsthand. And as designers, florists, and buyers, planning ahead means not only making sure product availability but also unlocking the potential to create with the freshest and most lively seasonal materials.
Why Planning Ahead Matters
We all know how quickly the seasons can fly by. One moment you’re designing with forsythia and peonies, and before you know it, fall is on the horizon with rich textures and jewel tones. The key to staying ahead is simple: communicate with your grower or wholesaler early.
By aligning your vision with what’s seasonally available and placing pre-orders, you can benefit by:
- Ensuring access to limited and premium product varieties
- Support local and domestic farms
- Reduce reliance on imports
- Design with peak freshness and quality
A Look Into the Life Cycle
Some of your favorite products—like peonies—are cut to the ground after harvest and take months to regenerate. Others, like Salal and Boxwood, benefit from healthy trims, then enter the soft season, a regenerative period of new growth. By respecting these natural processes, Continental Floral Greens is able to maintain the health of the plant and guarantee future harvests of top-tier floral greens. If you're interested in knowing what products are coming up in the next months, keep reading!
What’s Coming Up: End of Summer and Fall Favorites
There’s something exciting about this time of year—it’s the sweet spot where summer staples are still going strong, and early signs of fall start making an appearance. It’s also when designers and buyers start thinking ahead. Leaning into bright, sunny textures or getting ready to shift toward deeper tones and fuller shapes? Now’s a great moment to stock up, plan, and stay a step ahead of the season.
Here’s what you can expect this fall—and why now is the time to plan:
Continental Floral Green's Gems From California
The company's California and Oregon farms are producing some of the season’s most versatile and in-demand greens. From late-summer highlights to early signs of autumn, these varieties are perfect for refreshing your floral lineup over the next couple of months.
August
- Cotinus
- Snowberry (Symphoricarpos)
- Rosehips
- Baby Eucalyptus
September
- Ilex
- Brassica
From Oregon (Starting July Through Winter)
- Snowberry
- Oregonia
- Oak Branches
- Camellia
- Aucuba
September Highlights
- Rosehips (Rosa canina)
- Nandina
- Boxwood (Buxus)
- Callicarpa
From the Pacific Northwest – Wild Harvested (Back on in August)
- Huck (Vaccinium parvifolium)
- Salal (Gaultheria shallon)
- Flat Fern (Nephrolepsis exaltata)
These products thrive in their native environment, harvested with the intention to preserve the landscape and its naturalness.
Think Globally, Grow Locally
CFG's commitment to seasonal and sustainable sourcing starts at home, but they also understand the need for consistency and availability year-round. That’s why they've built strong partnerships with like-minded growers around the world. Whether domestic or imported, they hold every product to the same standards of quality, sustainability, and care.
As the seasons shift, let your floral designs reflect the time of year—and the intention behind every stem or flower. Plan ahead, talk to your growers, and create beauty that aligns with nature’s timeline.
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